Starmer's Ukraine summit excludes key Baltic nations

Keir Starmer's upcoming summit on Ukraine has sparked discontent among the Baltic states—Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia—who were not invited. A diplomatic source indicated that their absence could be noted by Russia, raising concerns in the region. The Baltic countries, significant supporters of Ukraine and high defense spenders, expressed their unhappiness over the exclusion. They are worried about their security amid ongoing tensions with Russia, especially following its invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in the UK for the summit, which includes other European leaders. Discussions will focus on support for Ukraine and establishing an international force to help secure a ceasefire amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Russia.